Democratic Services Officer

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Do you want to work in a key role supporting important decision-making?

If you have experience as a Democratic Services Officer and are looking for new opportunities or if you have no direct experience but you have an eye for detail, keenness to learn and an interest in the democratic process we want to hear from you.

Who?

We have an opportunity to join our busy team either as a Democratic Services Officer or a Trainee Democratic Services Officer, depending on your experience.

Democratic Services ensures the Council’s democratic decision-making functions are carried out in an effective, transparent and legally compliant manner.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing agendas, minutes and other written records
• Arranging meetings and advising on procedure including school admissions appeals
• Assisting elected members with a wide range of queries
• Delivering projects to support the service

What do you need?

• High attention to detail, working quickly and accurately to tight deadlines
• Methodical approach and ability to handle several concurrent tasks
• Familiarity with technology and IT systems
• Friendly and approachable manner, confidence in speaking to a wide variety of people
• Motivated by providing a good service
• For consideration for the Democratic Services Officer post you will also need recent experience as a Democratic Services Officer or similar

The team is based at County Hall, Matlock and there will be a need to attend regular committee meetings, which all take place during the working day. This role offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrea Bond Democratic Services Manager at andrea.bond@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 1st June 2026

Please indicate on your application form if you are applying for the Grade 6 (Trainee) or Grade 8 role.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.